Sergio Ramos has more goals, fewer bookings than Lionel Messi in LaLiga this season

Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos has been in top clutch form since start of ir title defence in LaLiga in September. 34-year-old, besides his impeccable defending at back, has been one of key players for Zinedine Zidane to rely on when it comes to goals. In fact, Spain national team captain has mand to score more goals than Barcelona icon Lionel Messi since start of LaLiga campaign. 

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Sergio Ramos has scored more goals than Lionel Messi in LaLiga this season

Barcelona have had a mixed start to ir LaLiga season, so has Messi. six-time Ballon d'Or winner has mand to net just once in six games that Catalan giants have played as yet. Interestingly, ne of his goals have come from open play, but from penalty spot. 

Meanwhile, Ramos leads race against Argentine superstar in terms of LaLiga goals this season. 34-year-old centre-back has been key penalty taker since departure of Cristia Ronaldo to Juventus in 2018. And Ramos has proved himself when it comes to spot-kick duties, having scored two penalties already, taking his tally over and above Messi. 

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Sergio Ramos stats: Defender gets fewer bookings than Messi 

Ramos has often been a subject of intense criticism for his gameplay throughout his career, setting several records when it comes to accumulating yellow cards. But this stat appears to have gone for a toss with Real Madrid skipper trailing behind Messi in number of bookings in LaLiga. 

Messi has been booked twice in six LaLiga games already, most recent of which came up against Alaves. 33-year-old Argentina international was booked after he attempted to kick ball towards referee. Ironically, Ramos has mand to play safe, with just one booking to his credit. 

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Sergio Ramos goals help Real Madrid claim second spot in LaLiga

Ramos' splendid form has come handy for Los Blancos' title defence this season. Real Madrid sit second in LaLiga standings with 16 points to ir credit. On or hand, Barcelona have struggled as yet, as y are placed 12th in LaLiga standings, ir worst possible start since 2002. 

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